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Le plus grand roman contemporain de science-fiction enfin adapté en bande dessinée. Avec ce premier volume, Éric Henninot nous propose une adaptation magistrale du livre univers d’Alain Damasio.

Résumé : Après une formation impitoyable, et alors qu’ils étaient encore enfants, ils ont quitté Aberlaas, la cité des confins. Leur mission : marcher d’ouest en est jusqu’à atteindre l’Extrême-Amont, source mythique du vent qui balaye leur monde jour et nuit, sans trêve ni répit. Ils sont la 34e Horde du Contrevent. Golgoth ouvre la marche ; derrière lui, Sov, le scribe, sur les épaules duquel l’avenir de la Horde tout entière va bientôt reposer…

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This animation shows how NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) would target and strike the smaller (left) element of the binary asteroid Didymos to demonstrate how a kinetic impact could potentially redirect an asteroid as part of the agency’s planetary defense program. Credits: NASA/JHUAPL

Last year, Marvel’s mega production Captain America: Civil War introduced us to the latest version of Spider-Man when the web-slinger glides his way into the battle arena, much to the bemusement of the rest of the Avengers. Whilst the spider impressed even in the bit-part role in that movie, his shenanigans in the Homecoming takes the adventure to a whole new level.

Directed by Jon Watts, Spiderman: Homecoming brings you that same old tale of a high school boy who turns into a web-slinging crusader when the danger bell rings, but with lots of embellishments, customisations and a whole lot of humour.

The movie opens with Peter Parker, played by the 21-year old Tom Holland, watching his escapades with the Avengers through a video clip on his phone. Impressed by his exploits, Tony Stark continues his “internship” though under the condition of not “doing anything reckless”. But Parker, portrayed as a 15-year old teen, is bolstered with the ambition of becoming a hero and then, all hell breaks loose.

The tribulations that come with juggling the college life and being a hero begin to take a toll on him, and that’s exactly when the movie peaks, transcending into a more diabolical storyline.

The second reboot (or maybe third, however you see it) of the Spider-Man franchise gets murkier with each passing scene, but not once will you be able to take your eyes off the screen. Such is the spell that the movie casts on its viewers. Though there are certain aspects in the film which some might find disappointing, such as Spider-Man being treated as a mere ‘intern’ by Stark, but all of it can be absolved.

Adding to the thrill and shrill of the movie is the legendary Michael Keaton, essaying the rigid Adrian Toomes who runs an underground salvaging company and carries out his Machiavellian manoeuvres by donning the mechanical wings. The 65-year old superstar is flawless in his depiction of an antagonist, while his encounters with Spider-Man as The Vulture are ones to behold.

The plot is ably supported by the rest of the cast, who are too hard to ignore. Ned, played by Jacob Batalon, is the proverbial ‘friend in need’, while Liz (Laura Harrier), Michelle (Zendaya) and Flash (Tony Revolori) are all fun to watch. Aunt May, played by the seductive Marisa Tomei, elevates the hotness quotient whenever she appears on the screen.

Talking of the VFX, the movie maintains the standard visual effects quality which is expected of a Marvel movie. At the same time, it also never gets mind-boggling like the fight sequences in Civil War. Courtesy to Catina Creative, Digital Domain (VFX supervisor: Lou Pecora), Iloura, Sony Pictures Imageworks (VFX supervisor: Theo Bialek), Luma Pictures, Method Studios (VFX supervisor: Matt Dessero) and Trixter (VFX supervisor: Dominik Zimmerle), who are all responsible for the impeccable visual effects.

Produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal, Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios co-production set to roll out in cinemas tomorrow.

Verdict: All in all, it’s thoroughly entertaining. With a runtime of little over two hours, this modern Spider-Man is a level up from the previous Spidey flicks and keeps you hooked to your seats till the very end. Also, stay back for the mid-credit and post-credit scenes.

If this homecoming isn’t in your weekend plans, then what is?

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The 2017 Asia Content & Entertainment Fair in Gwangju (Gwangju ACE Fair) will be held from 21 to 24 September (Thursday to Sunday) at the Kimdaejung Convention Center (KDJ Center) located in Gwangju, South Korea. Since its inception 12 years ago, Gwangju ACE Fair has established itself as the largest and most comprehensive international culture content exhibition in South Korea. Exhibitions include broadcast, animation, game, VR/AR, edutainment, character and other entertainment content.

The Fair is supported by the Ministry of culture, sports and tourism of Korea and Gwangju Metropolitan City. It is managed by the KDJ Center, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (GITCT), Gwangju Design Center (GDC) and Korea Cable Television & Telecommunications Association (KCTA).

It is the only content exhibition in Korea to have received three certifications: Union des Foires Internationales (UFI) approved International Exhibition; Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy on Korea approved International Exhibition; and Promising Exhibition.

Last year, Gwangju ACE Fair attracted 66,785 visitors, a 30 per cent increase from 2015, following a continuously growing number. 210 exhibitors and 200 buyers from overseas journeyed to Gwangju to meet prominent and rising Korean and international companies. Over 2,000 individual meetings took place, resulting in an estimated consultation amount of $322 million in. ACE Fair has not only been praised for its organisation of the event and professional support, but also for its hospitality and drive for perfection.

Chitkara School of Art and Design director Vineet Raj Kapoor who led the North Indian delegation in 2016 said, “I have been part of ACE Fair since inception. I find it as the most affordable way for an Indie Studio to learn about international content markets. With a package costing less than a lakh of rupees including air ticket, hotel and stall, there is no way you can find an easier way to interact with international buyers.”

This year, major Korean broadcast companies and prominent international companies will be attending and Gwangju ACE Fair will continue to provide excellent business services, networking events, and opportunities to experience Gwangju and Korean culture.

For the same, an attractive package deal has been extended to all Indian studios in the field of film production, animation and gaming till July 2017. For a fee of just $1500, an Indian studio shall get a standard booth. Moreover, they would also get an air ticket to Seoul, a Limousine pick and drop from Seoul to Gwangju and a four day free hotel stay at Gwangju plus a free entry pass to the lavish welcome dinner with Gwangju mayor.

Arena Chandigarh centre head Neelu shared, “Being an educationist, I will always be intrigued by the virtual reality market but I came to know even about the needs of various countries in terms of films, animation and games too. Besides there are big tie-up opportunities in Korea too.”

Gwangju ACE Fair will continue its reputation as the largest and most comprehensive international culture content exhibition in South Korea.

Gwangju ACE Fair is currently offering a reduced price for applications submitted before 15 July. For more information, visit the Gwangju ACE Fair website or contact the Gwangju ACE Fair Secretariat.

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2K today revealed the first feature set details for WWE 2K18, the forthcoming installment in the flagship WWE franchise. Mark Little, Executive Producer at Visual Concepts, today provided a comprehensive overview of several key focus areas for WWE 2K18 in a blog post.

Here are the key highlights:

Creation Suite: The Creation Suite gets even deeper, including a new Create-a-Match feature and improvements to Create-a-Superstar, Create-an-Arena and Create-a-Video.

MyPLAYER: A new MyPLAYER experience introduces fighting styles and a brand new upgrade and progression system.

MyCAREER: A brand new MyCAREER experience incorporates a new story and a free-roaming backstage area that enable MyPLAYER characters to interact with other WWE Superstars and help direct the narrative.

Road to Glory Mode Debut: An all-new mode lets players compete against others, using their MyPLAYER characters, in a quest to qualify for WWE pay-per-view events;

New Graphics Engine: New visuals deliver spectacular new lighting, more realistic skin and new camera effects.

New Commentary Team: The new version will introduce the trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves.

Core Gameplay Additions and Improvements: A host of additional improvements will make WWE 2K18 the most comprehensive and realistic WWE game to date.

If you want more information, keep an eye on for the new 2KDev Spotlight Series, starting next Thursday, 13 July on the official website, which will provide additional information and a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a WWE 2K game.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K18 is not yet rated by the ESRB. WWE 2K18 is scheduled for worldwide release on 17 October, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with Early Access players receiving their copies and in-game bonuses beginning four days early on 13 October, 2017.

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